Urine culture on Candida fungi without antifungal sensitivity determination
Detects Candida yeast-like fungi in urine and assesses their quantity. Confirms urinary tract candidiasis.
Deviation mechanism: Candida — opportunistic fungi; with immunity decrease or microflora disruption → proliferate in urinary tract → inflammation.
Recommended for: urinary tract candidiasis symptom patients; chronic or recurrent urinary infections; immunodeficient, elderly, pediatric patients; antifungal treatment monitoring.
Midstream morning urine in sterile container
Avoid antifungal drugs 48-72 hours before (by physician agreement)
Hygiene of external genitalia before collection
Collect midstream morning urine
Deliver within 1-2 hours
Frequent or painful urination; turbid urine with sediment; burning and lower abdominal discomfort; elevated temperature; suspected candidiasis in immunocompromised patients; post-candidiasis treatment monitoring.
Candida fungi detected — quantity indicated.
Candida fungi not detected — urinary tract candidiasis unlikely.
Physician makes final assessment.
Recommended physicians: General Practitioner/Urologist (urinary symptoms); Gynecologist (women); Pediatrician (children).
